Android
Moto X Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update Continues
In late December after weeks of testing Motorola announced the official Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for the 2015 Moto X Pure Edition in the US. Motorola was one of the fastest to Android 6.0 stateside, but users in other regions and different Moto X models haven’t been as lucky, until now.
The Moto X Pure Edition (3rd Gen) is an unlocked phone sold directly by Motorola and not by any specific carrier, which meant most users expected one mass update to rollout to all owners. However, Android 6.0 Marshmallow was released for those using the phone on select carriers, not all, and not in all regions.
Read: Moto X Pure Android 6.0 Update Begins
Nearly two months after Google’s announcement of Android 6.0 a Motorola employee confirmed on Google+ that the Moto X Pure Edition being used on Verizon, Sprint, or US Cellular would see it soon, and it did. And now, Canada is rolling out the latest software for the Moto X Play. Read on for more details.
Update: Initially many users were frustrated, as the Moto X was sold as an unlocked phone with the promise of timely updates without the carriers getting in the way. But then updates didn’t arrive for everyone at once. That being said, all owners in the U.S. have received it, and now we’re hearing all users in Canada are up next.
Now three months later as March is coming to a close, Motorola Canada has started the full over the air software update for the Moto X “Play” which is another version of the Moto X with a 5.5-inch display and a huge battery. This was one of the last remaining Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow updates for the Moto X line, and it’s now arriving for owners.
The last carrier in the U.S. to see Android 6.0 for the Moto X was T-Mobile, as they technically didn’t offer the phone at all. Instead, the Pure Edition simply worked on their network, similar to the Unlocked edition in 2014.
Read: Android 6.0 vs Android 5.1.1 Lollipop: What’s New in Marshmallow
All said and done, the update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow for the Moto X Pure Edition and Play is a welcomed one, and worth waiting for. Users can expect some small visual changes and improvements, much better battery life with a new feature called Doze. Long-press the home button to active and use Google Now on Tap. Improved permission controls, better security, neat animations and easier to use volume controls, just to name a few.
Motorola has also detailed some small changes for the Moto X specifically over at their blog, and also confirmed the Moto X Style (the Pure Edition outside the US) is also getting Android 6.0 in Latin America in December.
Owners in Latin America and throughout the United States can expect a large over the air software update notification to arrive today, or soon. Motorola suggests downloading it over WiFi, to save data, and have roughly 50% battery life to complete the update. Users can also head into settings > about phone > check for updates and manually try to get the update now rather than waiting.
At this point we’ve now seen Android 6.0 Marshmallow updates for the Moto X Style, Pure Edition, and now Play in a few outstanding markets like Canada. Next up is Android N, but that won’t be available until later this sumer. Those in Canada can check for updates on the Play right now. Enjoy.
Frankdwalker
12/10/2015 at 7:01 am
0=5 my best friend’s half-sister makes $87 /hr on the laptop . She has been out of a job for eight months but last month her check was $16467 just working on the laptop for a few hours.
find more info….. See More
Thersathomas
03/24/2016 at 7:33 pm
302=23my neighbor’s mom makes $80 /hr on the internet . She has been unemployed for 7 months but last month her income was $19300 just working on the internet for a few hours.
pop over to this website… See More
Kathryn
04/10/2016 at 12:29 am
useful…!Super and Easiest 0nl!nee Home opportunity for all. make 87 Dollars per hour and Make 2512 Dollars per month.All you just Need an Internet Connection and aComputer To Make Some Extra cash.
Visit this link…… See More
Shoda
04/30/2016 at 2:46 pm
I’m frustrated that it won’t be updating the Moto x 2nd gen as a whole! Frankly I’m ticked. I really like moto x but hate the pur edition for a few reasons but mainly because it’s freaking huge. I am a woman and moving to 2nd gen was big enough without adding even more size.
It would be nice if Motorola would not make sonmany versions so they can update ALL!!
Danyal
05/17/2017 at 11:40 pm
Danyalsohrab